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Thank you all so much for taking part in
Thank you all so much for taking part in
"Proud to be Irish on the Road"
on AprilJune 20th1st at Potters Tavern
It was a wonderful success!!!
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JoinThank usyou againall forso themuch nextfor "Proudtaking topart bein Irishthe on2nd theannual Road"WVCR on JuneRadiothon. 1stWe atcouldn't Pottershave Taverndone init Brunswick Seewithout you there!!!folks!!!
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Cead Mile Failte means One Hundred Thousand Welcomes in Irish. This is the Eamonn McGirr website. Here you will learn all about Eamonn's life, his music; his restaurant - "Eamonn's" & his radio program, "Proud to be Irish."
After his death, Eamonn's wife, Mary & daughter Mareena now host the radio program in his honor, With their unique brand of Irish humour & trivia, as well as Mareena's "Pick of the Week", the "M & M Girls" are continuing Eamonn's legacy. Also here are links to Mary's artwork; Irish song lyrics, Irish Top Tens & links to lots of Irish websites. Please browse around & see everything there is to offer. Feel free to leave a comment here or on our Guestbook. Don't forget to tell all your friends also!
For more information on Eamonn McGirr's last CD "The Bravest", commemorating the bravery of the New York firefighters on 9/11, click here!
Eamonn McGirr was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He taught advanced Mathematics in Belfast before becoming a full-time Irish entertainer.
With four chart successes under his belt (one of them "Up Went Nelson" sitting in the number one slot for six weeks) he eventually came to America with his wife and daughter twenty years ago.
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In January, 1996, Eamonn broke the World Record for Non-stop Singing and sang for a total of 11 days 20 minutes. This world record will undoubtedly stand unbroken for many a day.
His efforts brought in thousands of dollars for the Center for the Disabled in Albany.
It was not only featured constantly on local television, but also went national and international on the "Today Show" and "Inside Edition".
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Then tragedy struck. In November 1996, just over nine short months after the world record Eamonn himself became permanently disabled after a terrible fall and is now quadriplegic. After a long & courageous fight, Eamonn passed away on Monday, June 14th, 2004. However, his tremendous spirit lives on.
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Be not sorrowful when I die,
I have fought a hard, bitter battle.
The peace of rest is mine,
Earned through pain & suffering.
Be not sad, For the prize of peace is finally mine.
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Eamonn's first CD, Different Yet the Same is available for $12.00 ($3.00 s. & h.).
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![]() Songs on the CD "Different, yet the Same" |
| 1. "Scorn Not His Simplicity" | 2. "Katy Daly" |
| 3. "Whistling Gypsy" | 4. "The Town I Loved so Well" |
| 5. "The Winds Are Singing Freedom" | 6. "Our Heroes" |
| 7. "Whiskey in the Jar" | 8. "Scarlet Ribbons" |
| 9. "The Old Man" | 10. "Hearts on Fire" |
| 11. "The Priesting of Father John" | 12. "I'll Tell Me Ma" |
Eamonn's new CD, The Way Back is now available for $12.00 ($3.00 s. & h.). Proceeds to benefit Catholic Charities.
| Songs and Inspirational Readings on the CD "The Way Back" |
| 1. "My Forever Friend" - Eamonn McGirr & Marie McVicker | 2. "The Bells of Dunblane" - St. Thomas Episcopal School Pipe Band |
| 3. Reading - Fr. Jim Hayes | 4. "Harmony" - Gerry Brown |
| 5. Reading - Sr. Kathleen Pritty | 6. "Strange, Unlucky Child" - Eamonn McGirr |
| 7. Reading - Fr. Jim Hayes | 8. "Peace is Flowing Like a River" - Susanna |
| 9. Reading - Sr. Kathleen Pritty | 10. Medley - Schenectady Pipe Band |
| 11. "Scorn Not His Simplicity" - Eamonn McGirr | 12. Reading - Sr. Kathleen Pritty |
| 13. "The Greatest Gift Of All" - Marie & Sean McVicker | 14. Reading - Fr. Jim Hayes |
| 15. "The Town I Love So Well" - Eamonn McGirr | 16. Reading - Mareena McGirr |
Other recordings available : The Songs I Love so Well
Songs on Tape II
| Side 1 | Side 2 |
| "Katy Daly Medley" | "The Streets of London" |
| "Lovely Rose of Clare" | "The Drunken Sailor" |
| "The Croppy Boy" | "Grace" |
| "Tribute to Galway" | "Tribute to Dublin" |
| Poem : "The Priesting of Father John" | "Gethsemani" |
| "Whiskey in the Jar" |

